Hi Readers! We are 4 weeks into the Winter Session of Northwest Personal Training's Fat Loss Clinic and things are going great! Way to go Everyone! This program will change your life and transform your body! Below is a little more about the program and my handout for Week One that accompanies the Section in the program’s Results Manual. The Spring clinic starts in March – sign up soon to be sure you get a spot.

Are you tired of all the fat loss gimmicks and diets? Are you still confused about which programs provide optimal fat burning? This 10 week series will clear up the confusion and dispel any existing myths. You will learn how to exercise to maximize fat loss, which foods to eat and when, and how the psychology and physiology of fat loss work together to determine the success of a fat reduction program. You will walk away with a number of tools to help you achieve the physique and fitness you've always dreamed of. Before and after measurements will be completed and weekly exercise and nutrition logs will be reviewed to provide the accountability you need to transform your body.

Northwest Personal Training’s Fat Loss Clinic (Week One Handout)

What’s up This Week: Program Expectations and Lifestyle Coaching

The Contract: Today we will sign an important agreement to each other and ourselves. As group instructor I promise to provide honest, assertive and empathetic support. I will always listen and be available to talk. I will answer questions to the best of my ability and if the answer is beyond my scope of practice I will refer you to someone who can help. I will be your cheerleader!

The “YES” Program! “Diet’s don’t work” because they are all about what you can’t have. Healthy living is all about what you CAN have. The world is full of possibilities – say YES! Yes to broccoli! Yes to jogging with friends! Yes to you!

Laws of Success – People with diet buddies or in groups lose twice as many pounds and are more likely to keep them off!

The Law of Attraction – Write your goals as if you’ve already reached them. This gives your dreams a lot of strength. Putting things on paper makes them powerful.

S.M.A.R.T. Goals – A goal should provide guidance and direction. Spending time on this will be a huge help later on.

Identifying Obstacles – Anyone or thing that stands in your way?

Power of Visualization – What does your ideal body look and feel like? Imagine it.

Transform through Journaling – Keeping a diary can clarify focus, increase mindfulness as well as provide a document of the journey.

Flow with Baby Steps – Give yourself permission to set smaller goals and then go for them! Don’t get overwhelmed with a total lifestyle change all at once. Remove old bad habits by integrating new healthy ones.

Nurture yourself – Be gentle and positive, reward yourself for things well done. Making healthy choices feels good and extends into all parts of our lives.

Embody Youthfulness – Have fun!

Let’s Learn – Read my Blog Post : Facts about Fiber!

Your Turn(Also know as Homework) – Read Section One and Two. Complete the Lifestyle Coaching Drills: Readiness, Internal Motivation, Fitness Wish List, SMART Goal Setting. Complete the corresponding quiz for these sections and bring answers to next session.

Use the empty pages in the manual to keep a food and activity log for the week. You may use a notebook of your own if you prefer. We will review these journals weekly.

Next up – Setting goals and how to get there. The importance of exercise! What type and how much cardiovascular activity are you doing now? What can you do to make this exercise more efficient and effective for fat loss? Make a weekly plan of action for activity. Try something new.

Stay tuned for the Week Two Handout!